Local Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index
Idaho’s small businesses head into 2026 with more favorable winds at their backs
Local Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index
California could do one thing to add to the momentum Main Street is starting to build
Local Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index
Policies from Washington state tamping down improved national attitude
Local Comment on Latest Small Business Optimism Index
Oregon’s declining business climate is a major cause for concern
Delaware Small Business Optimism Edges Up in November
Labor quality is Main Street’s top issue
Maryland Small Business Optimism Edges Up in November
Labor quality is Main Street’s top issue
NFIB Jobs Report: Owners Continue Searching for Qualified Applicants
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Dec. 4, 2025) – NFIB’s November jobs report found that 33% (seasonally adjusted) of small business owners reported job openings they could not fill in November, up 1 point from October and the first increase since June. Unfilled job openings remain above the historical average of 2
New NFIB Survey Shows Industry-Specific Optimism Trends
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Nov. 25, 2025) – The NFIB Research Center released an industry-specific quarterly Small Business Economic Trends survey highlighting the construction, manufacturing, retail, and services industries. According to the report, the Optimism Index fell from the previous quarter for all
Small Business by the Numbers Podcast Launch Highlights the Small Business Economy
The new NFIB Research Center podcast, Small Business by the Numbers, launches its first episodes. Co-hosts Holly Wade and Peter Hansen cover notable takeaways from the Small Business Economic Trends report data.
NFIB South Dakota State Director Reacts to Latest Small Business Optimism Report
NFIB South Dakota State Director Jason Glodt reacts to October’s Small Business Optimism Report